Bike Fashion - need opinions

[Sky King]

As already mentioned, after a few hundred miles both the saddle and the bar tape are going to change color so beware of trying to be to matchy, matchy. Every leather takes a dye slightly different so exact match is tough. Sometimes I suggest a contrast so It doesn't look like an attempt to match that missed. IE - a honey saddle with a black leather saddle bag or vice versa. To me, the honey is a warm color that says "come take me for a ride"

[sarahkonamojo]

The time/era conflict between the frame and the saddle just makes me believe Brooks needs to update their look. Or maybe Trek could go more retro. A Brooks on a road bike just seems so 1980's to me. Perhaps a Swobo merino retro jersey will do the trick. Whatever, it probably means there is more shopping to be done.
The colors seem like a nice idea.
Whatever makes you fast and happy!
S

[DarcyInOregon]

Ivorygorgon, I took two photos of my bike so that you can see the Brooks in the honey color, remembering that the color darkens with use and weather exposure. I think you can click on the photo for an enlarged version. Forgive the yellow handlebar tape, I put a lot of wear on it this year and will wait until Spring before replacing it.

[ivorygorgon]

Thank you all for the great discussion! I have to be honest, I wasn't really asking about how the Brooks would look on the bike, rather, the colors. It sounds like others think the honey is a thumbs up! Awesome.

If you want to take the Brooks away from me you will have to pry it out of my cold dead fingers

And special thanks Darcy for the time you took to post pix of your bike. I think the Brooks looks awesome on your bike!